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Moringa oleiferaLam. Print

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Family Moringaceae moringas
Common name: Malunggay (Filipino); Horse radish (English)
Local name: Kamalunggay
Indication: headache
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves and apply on temple as poultice.
Direction for use: Adults: Apply poultice as needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mercado; Esperanza (Leyte; Tanauan; Brgy. Canramos; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Leyte

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